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Born into a polygamous family, Spice Vision merely called, Edo swagger or DiasporaBoss by his fans, developed his passion for singing at his local Churchs choir in his country of birth Nigeria. His early influences were artists like Shaggy, Shabba Ranks, Majek Fashek and Run DMC. Spice Vision was abandoned at the early age of 6 due to constant illness; he was once confirmed dead but came back to life after some hours. Despite these strong challenges, his ambition to become a world renowned artist grew stronger. In the early 90s he formed a group called the Spice Visionman, they recorded an album titled EBIHOWMAN. Spice Vision Later went on to record his debut solo album, with which he won the 1998 Revelation artist of the year Awards (INDEPENDENT TELEVISION BENIN CITY)
Spice Visions love for music took him to Europe where he performed at numerous shows and festivals. He was later signed to Spanish based Bull Records where he recorded his first complete English album titled Move with the Beat featuring artists like Mclevit, Suppersnick, Santana and Lady Fresh. The video clip was aired on MTV Base, South Africas Channel O, OBE TV London, Passion TV London, BEN TV London and Urban TV London. Spice Visions hard work paid off when he recorded the Monster hit track EDO SWAGGER which became one of the biggest songs amongst Africans in the Diaspora and also his home State (Edo). The song Edo Swagger has taken Spice Vision on tours to Canada, United States, Africa and major countries in Europe. With this song, Spice Vision is not just another musician, but a Cultural Ambassador spreading the rich cultures of his home State (Edo) and country Nigeria through his music.
As one of the most popular African artist in the Diaspora, Spice Vision boasts of a long list of Collaborations, having worked with artists like, Slizzy E, Black IQ, 3gga, Emiliano, McLevit, Squeez, Marky alongside M.C Solar, Mastadon, Moss black, Daddy Gabby, Kissflame, Genesis, Kessy T, Young man, Osifresh Godwin, Teddy Ziggy, Oduware and many more. Spice Vision has been featured on numerous TV shows and magazines like EUROPEANVIBE MAGAZINE Spanish Version (Urban music revelation artist of the year 2007) Zenith Magazine (Favorite Artist of all times 1999 to 2012) CMT (Performing artist of the year 2007/2008) At the height of his career, Spice Vision won the prestigious ADMA (African Diaspora Merits Awards) Artist of the Year 2012 and Best Video of the Year Ekponmwen
Spice Vision signed to Canadas TOP NOTCH RECORDS where he released his two Albums, a 14 tracks album each titled Edo Swagger and The Dynasty, now he gain his freedom,when the label fail in all her durties to properly promote his works and giving him his Artistic dividends as signed and agreed,He is now presently on his own personal lebel called SPICE VISION MUSIC HOUSE, he has won numerous awards. Spice Vision whose love for the arts is not only limited to music, has branched out into the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) where he has shot some movies. It is the aim of Spice Vision to spread the uniqueness of the African Culture (Edo) throughout the world and preach peace, love and unity.
AWARDS NOMINATIONS:
AFRICAN ENTERTAINMENT AWARD 2013,CANADA. (Best indigenous Artist of the Year).
SOUTH SOUTH MUSIC AWARD 2011,2012,2013.
(Most popular Artist in the diaspora 2011/2012,Best video of the year 2012,Best high life 2012.)
EU MUSIC AWARD 2012 SPAIN.
(Best Artist,Best male,Best song)
NIGERIA MUSIC VIDEO AWARD 2013.
(Most popular Nigerian Music Video in Europe 2013.)
AWARDS:
1. Revelation Artist of the Year 1998
(INDEPENDENT TELEVISION BENIN CITY NIGERIA)
2. Favorite Artist of all times 1999 to 2012
(ZENNITH MAGAZINE SPAIN)
3. The Most Popular Artist In The Diaspora 2009/2010/2013″
(SOUTH SOUTH MUSIC AWARD NIGERIA).
4. Best High Life Music 2010.
(EDO ENTERTAINMENT AWARD)
5. The Two time Best Artist Of The Year 2012/2013
(ADMA AFRICA DIASPORA AWARDS. |
